Fork Lift Operator

Harvesters—The Community Food Network; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harvesters—The Community Food Network is hiring a Class A Driver. This full-time role supports food distribution with no overnight travel, Monday through Friday. You will move product, prepare pallets, and manage stock in a warehouse setting.

The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient inventory practices, with opportunities to use AGI Replenishment and inventory software. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a warehouse, preferably food industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy and multitasking ability

Responsibilities

• Replenishments—replenishing pick locations using the AGI Replenishment app
• Full pallets—completing full pallets as needed
• Put-away—transfer all product from Receiving, VOC, and Returned to stock
• Inventory—maintain records, assist in physical inventories, rotate stock
• Operate material handling equipment safely; assist with preventive maintenance
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with safety policies
• May perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AGI Replenishment app

Inventory software

Job description

Join the fight against food insecurity. Make a difference in the community by applying to our Class A Driver position! It is full time position with no overnights. This is a Monday thru Friday position.

• We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan.
• Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for accurate movement of all product.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Replenishments- Replenishing pick locations using the AGI Replenishment app.
• Full Pallets- Completing full pallets as needed.
• Put-Away-Accurately transfer all product from Receiving, VOC, and Returned to stock product. Keeping chemical product separate from food product. Keeping Frozen and Cooler product under safe storage conditions
• Inventory- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security and maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation
• Equipment-Operate material handling equipment in a safely manner. Assist with material handling preventive maintenance.
• Safety and Sanitation- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety. Comply with OSHA, SDS standards, and harvesters Safety and Sanitation policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB

• Able to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, managers and customers/clients.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of Harvesters.
• This position functions in an office and warehouse environment and requires travel within the warehouse areas. It requires the use of general office equipment such as telephone, computers, calculators, fax and copiers and extensive walking across the warehouse and back and forth to the office. It occasionally requires lifting over 50 pounds and lifting of 20 to 50 pounds approximately 5% of the time. Incumbent will spend 80% of the time in a warehouse environment, 20% of the time stationary working at a computer terminal.
• This position requires an understanding of all Harvesters food safety policies and compliance with all food safety related procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Experience: 1-2 years in a warehouse, preferably in a food industry setting, computer literacy, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred Experience: 2-3 years, certified forklift operator, volunteer work.
• Required Education: high school education or equivalent